Wei Chen 陳薇荃

Independent consulting service helping US college students plan professional trips to Tokyo, Japan. Services include one-on-one strategy sessions, warm introductions to professionals in Tokyo, and on-the-ground support during their stay.

- Found and lead a mission-driven, non-profit community platform dedicated to supporting international families in Tokyo by centralizing access to diverse educational resources. - Curate and disseminate high-value content, including regional program information and specialized school resources, to a growing community of expatriate and local parents. - Forge strategic partnerships with international schools to facilitate the sharing of professional opportunities and foster inter-institutional collaboration. - Design and execute a digital brand identity, utilizing Canva to produce engaging visual assets for social media and community outreach. - Act as the sole administrator for all operations, overseeing platform growth, community engagement, and cross-cultural communication.

- Design and implement high-impact educational programming for institutions and businesses within the education sector to elevate student engagement and learning outcomes. - Provide strategic advisory services to students and families, navigating complex school and program application processes with personalized guidance. - Collaborate with internship programs in Japan to expand professional opportunities, managing the end-to-end placement process and providing mentorship to participants. - Partner directly with stakeholders in the education industry to identify operational gaps and deliver tailored solutions that enhance the overall educational experience.

I started a new chapter of my life and became a mother in March 2020. I now have three beautiful children.

- Co-found and lead Takeoff Tokyo, an international startup conference serving as a premier gateway for Japanese startups to access global markets. - Define and execute the overarching brand concept and visual identity - Facilitate global exposure for Japanese ventures by providing a high-impact platform for cross-border networking, pitching, and investment opportunities. - Mentor and manage a diverse team of university student volunteers - Facilitate engagement between founders, investors, and ecosystem builders to drive innovation and English-language dialogue within the tech sector.

- Co-found and lead Builders Weekend, an international hackathon designed to unite global talent in developing next-generation, world-changing technologies. - Define and execute the core brand concept and strategic identity, positioning the event as a leading hub for high-impact innovation and collaboration. - Facilitate an ecosystem for developers, engineers, and visionaries to iterate on emerging technologies and build scalable solutions. - Cultivate a mission-driven community that bridges technical expertise with entrepreneurial thinking to accelerate the growth of global tech initiatives.

- Execute end-to-end recruitment strategies as a core member of the Corporate Team, focusing on identifying and attracting talent. - Partner with cross-functional departments to define hiring needs and build a sustainable pipeline of candidates for specialized technical roles. - Optimize the candidate experience by streamlining interviewing and onboarding processes, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and culture.

- Curate and sustain a welcoming, inclusive community environment for international entrepreneurs under the Shibuya City Office "Startup Visa" program. - Serve as a primary liaison for visa holders, providing updates on regulations, administrative office developments, and strategic ecosystem events. - Orchestrate the planning and execution of community-focused events designed to foster networking, knowledge sharing, and successful business integration for foreign founders. - Facilitate local integration by streamlining access to essential information and resources, helping entrepreneurs navigate the Japanese business landscape during their initial residency.

OSAGARI PROJECT is a platform for people to receive & give baby hand-me-downs. The goal is to connect parents to promote a sustainable lifestyle! My daughter was born in March 2020, just right at the beginning of the pandemic. Both my husband and I are foreigners in Japan. Due to Japan's strict regulations during COVID-19, our families were not able to come visit us and the newborn baby. Often time, I felt quite lonely and helpless as a new mom without family support. Thankfully, I found many mom groups online and was able to make some mom friends. Through interacting with these mom friends, I noticed that we are constantly giving away items that our baby is no longer using, such as toys, clothes, and books. Therefore, I had the idea to create a platform for parents to give and receive baby items. And that is OSAGARI PROJECT.

- Execute strategic lead generation initiatives through targeted outreach - Cultivate relationships with high-growth startup prospects, effectively communicating the value of cost-effective, high-touch recruitment alternatives over traditional agencies. - Manage the sales lifecycle within the CRM - Identify and engage top-tier active and passive talent utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced Boolean search techniques. - Optimize the recruitment funnel by leveraging ATS platforms to track, screen, and interview candidates, ensuring a high-quality fit for startup environments. - Maintain an expansive professional network to build sustainable talent pipelines in competitive markets. - Direct the "Pipeline Builder Service," overseeing daily product operations and long-term strategic evolution. - Define product roadmaps and growth strategies based on a deep understanding of the customer experience and recruitment market trends. - Drive business growth by generating and implementing innovative features that enhance the efficiency of the talent acquisition model.

• MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Japanese Pathway) • Member of Murray Edwards College • Dissertation: Contemporary Skilled Labour Migration to Japan: A Study of Young Taiwanese Career-Oriented Women in Tokyo (Read here: https://medium.com/no-way-yes-wei)

In my free time, I helped Admissions Counseling Office as a student ambassador. I shared my experience with prospective students, gave a presentation on American higher education to Japanese high school students, and helped at a U.S. college fair by answering questions about studying at TUJ.

Asian Studies Summer Program